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Weekly Flylady Thread 5th October 2009

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  • Eltee12
    Eltee12 Posts: 768 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee! Debt-free and Proud!
    edited 7 October 2009 at 10:21AM
    Monday Madness ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
    Level One - Done

    Level Two
    [STRIKE]Wipe the sofas[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Wash any soft furnishings that are in need[/STRIKE]
    Wipe the paintwork.. inc. the skirtings behind the sofas!
    Level Three
    Clear all the paperwork into a box or bag, clearing those cluttered surfaces
    15 minutes filing.. from above box/bag if you just filled one! Elsewhere if you didn't!
    Dust and deweb those corners and mantel
    Polish the electrical.. without blowing yourself up please!





    Extras - Done


    Eltee's Monday Extras
    1. [STRIKE]Wrap DS present for tomorrow[/STRIKE]
    2. [STRIKE]Write on DS card for tomorrow (where did I hide it?)[/STRIKE]
    3. Make Christmas puds - Deferred to [STRIKE]Tuesday[/STRIKE]Friday
    4. send off insurance reclaim thingamy for dental work - Ditto
    Tooooooooooooosday ~ Kitchen and Dining room!
    Level One - Done
    Level Two - done

    Level Three
    Clean out the microwave.. or another appliance if you are without
    Clean out the fridge.. you do not need furry food!
    Dust and dewed.. and clean the blinds/curtains




    Extras
    1. [STRIKE]HHI [/STRIKE]
    2. Binbag dance
    3. wash out bins
    4. [STRIKE]Run appliances through a clean wash.. and clean filters and door seals! [/STRIKE] Done last week!
    5. Christmas puds (see Monday) - deferred to Friday
    6. Insurance whatsit (see Monday) - deferred to Friday
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and landing
    Level One
    Declutter the floor
    Strip wash and replace the bedding.. do not wait until you want to get in it!!
    Level Two
    Vacuum floors
    Dust and deweb
    Empty and clean out bins
    31 fling boogie!
    Level Three
    Clear the floordrobe.
    Sort through your cupboard and get rid of those items of clothing you no longer wear or need or are worn out.. memories are in your heart not in things you no longer use!!
    Declutter some of the stuff you have stashed under the bed, in the bottom of the wardrobe e.g.

    Extras
    1. [STRIKE]Wash windows[/STRIKE]
    2. [STRIKE]Wash curtains or other soft furnishings that need it[/STRIKE]
    3. [STRIKE]Straighten your shoe and bag collection.. can any be rehomed?[/STRIKE]
    4. Sort through a box of general junk that is lurking


    October Offerings
    1. Sort out OH's tax return
    2. Sort out DS's tax return
    3. [STRIKE]Sort out own finance recombobulation [/STRIKE]
    4. [STRIKE]Buy new rotary line [/STRIKE]
    5. Start distance-learning course - ALMOST!
    6. [STRIKE]de-clutter linens & towels [/STRIKE]
    7. Get that bl :eek::eek:ming great telly out of my front room and into the garage!
    8. Put in new rotary line (as per number 4.)!
    Winter prep
    1. get winter sheets, pillowcases, duvets, duvet covers out of loft
    2. wash/dryclean/iron everything listed in 1
    3. [STRIKE]get scarves, gloves, hats washed [/STRIKE]
    4. [STRIKE]stock up on porridge oats (for porridge and also for hob nob recipe) [/STRIKE]
    5. get autumn/winter clothes down from loft - HALF done
    6. put summer clothes into loft (after decluttering old carp)
    7. buy some snuggly fleecy blankets for TV watching.
    2018 AFD 23/240
    2018 CCC #11 £38.40/£250
    Mortgage-free since 2013

    Debt-free since Nov 2017
  • ajmoney
    ajmoney Posts: 6,466 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    I really need to get moving or I will never get anything done. I will join in with the HHC but am going to start now
    MFW 2025 No. 7 £1130/£1200
    MFiT-T7 No. 6 £2873.51/£30,000
  • MrsChaos
    MrsChaos Posts: 2,069 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I'd better get going then!;)
  • hollyh
    hollyh Posts: 5,474 Forumite
    Hi,

    In my 2nd HHC i

    Rescued a black sock from a white wash:eek:
    Tidied Dining room
    Wiped table
    S & S oven & hob

    Monday Madness ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
    Extras
    1. FIRES/BOILERS SERVICED, TEST RUN C/H TO CHECK IT IS OK BEFORE IT IS FREEZING AND GET THOSE CHIMNEYS SWEPT.. ESP. IF YOU BURN WOOD/PAPER AS IT STICKS TO CHIMNEY INNARDS!
    Tooooooooooooosday ~ Kitchen and Dining room!
    Level One
    Sweep and mop floor
    [STRIKE]Level Two
    Empty and clean out a cupboard.. fling all that is dead, mouldy or inedible.. and DD1 says all weevilly things too.. but I like them.. they are full of protein! 2/3 of one done
    Wipe units and cupboard fronts
    Wipe and replace all small appliances
    Level Three
    Clean out the microwave.. or another appliance if you are without
    Clean out the fridge.. you do not need furry food!
    Dust and dewed.. and clean the blinds/curtains[/STRIKE]
    Extras
    1. HHI
    2. Run appliances through a clean wash.. and clean filters and door seals
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and landing
    Level One
    Declutter the floor
    replace the bedding.. do not wait until you want to get in it!!
    Level Two
    Vacuum floors
    Dust and deweb
    Empty and clean out bins
    31 fling boogie!
    Level Three
    Clear the floordrobe.
    Sort through your cupboard and get rid of those items of clothing you no longer wear or need or are worn out.. memories are in your heart not in things you no longer use!!
    Declutter some of the stuff you have stashed under the bed, in the bottom of the wardrobe e.g.

    Extras
    Photograph & list contents of Ebay pile
    Mow & strim lawns
    Weed front of house

    Sweep & weed front of wendy house area
    Milk bottles recycling
    Get food waste bags
    [STRIKE]Declutter top of microwave[/STRIKE]
    Declutter top of Fridge & freezer
    Clean out Bunnys
    Fill wood bin, wood bag, kindling bag & coal bucket
    Clean out fireplace & lay fire
    Update spending spreadsheet
    Put rubbish & Recycling out


    I'm having a quick coffee then i'll do another HHC at 10.30.
  • toochoosey
    toochoosey Posts: 7,371 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    [Ok here goes this week!

    Daily routines
    washing, T F
    swish and swipe kitchen W T F
    S+S bathroom W T F
    ironing,T W T F
    making beds T F
    vacuuming high traffic areas, W T F
    making meals etc W T F
    Do at least 10 mins in spare room M T T F

    Night-time routines
    preparing clothes for the next day W T F
    DISHES!! M W T F
    swish & swipes of the kitchen and tidying the living room W T F


    Monday Madness ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
    Level One
    Level Two
    Wipe the paintwork.. inc. the skirtings behind the sofas!
    Level Three

    Dust and deweb those corners and mantel
    Polish the electrical.. without blowing yourself up please!



    Extras
    1. Wipe the hand rails, banisters and spindles
    2. binbag dance.. get some decluttering done!
    Tooooooooooooosday ~ Kitchen and Dining room!
    Level One
    Level Two
    Empty and clean out a cupboard..
    Level Three

    Dust and dewed.. and clean the blinds/curtains





    Extras
    1. HHI
    2. Binbag dance
    3. wash out bins
    4. Run appliances through a clean wash.. and clean filters and door seals!
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and landing
    Level One
    Level Two
    Dust and deweb
    Empty and clean out bins
    31 fling boogie!
    Level Three
    Sort through your cupboard and get rid of those items of clothing you no longer wear or need or are worn out.. memories are in your heart not in things you no longer use!!
    Declutter some of the stuff you have stashed under the bed, in the bottom of the wardrobe e.g.



    Extras
    1. Wash windows
    2. Wash curtains or other soft furnishings that need it
    3. Straighten your shoe and bag collection.. can any be rehomed?
    4. Sort through a box of general junk that is lurking
    Thanks Donna I do feel better and even managed to do a few bits while the bath was running and when I got out xx
  • hollyh wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm having a quick coffee then i'll do another HHC at 10.30.

    Hi Holly!

    I need to get back to the LIVING ROOM OF DOOM...

    So I'll just make a cuppa, and then I'll join you.

    MissH
  • hollyh wrote: »
    I'm having a quick coffee then i'll do another HHC at 10.30.

    I'll join you once I've finished my cup of tea :beer:
    :rudolf: Sheep, pigs, hens and bees on our Teesdale smallholding :rudolf:
  • sammiell
    sammiell Posts: 756 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Monday Madness ~ Living room, Hall and Stairs
    Level One

    Declutter the floors.. make the stairs safe and the hall clear
    Vacuum said floors.. and up the stairs.. it looks so much better when you have clear stairs
    Level Two
    Wipe the sofas
    Wash any soft furnishings that are in need
    Wipe the paintwork.. inc. the skirtings behind the sofas!
    Level Three
    Clear all the paperwork into a box or bag, clearing those cluttered surfaces
    15 minutes filing.. from above box/bag if you just filled one! Elsewhere if you didn't!
    Dust and deweb those corners and mantel
    Polish the electrical.. without blowing yourself up please!




    Extras
    1. Wipe the hand rails, banisters and spindles
    2. Clear and tidy up all the bags and coats and shoes
    3. FIRES/BOILERS SERVICED, TEST RUN C/H TO CHECK IT IS OK BEFORE IT IS FREEZING AND GET THOSE CHIMNEYS SWEPT.. ESP. IF YOU BURN WOOD/PAPER AS IT STICKS TO CHIMNEY INNARDS!
    4. binbag dance.. get some decluttering done!
    Tooooooooooooosday ~ Kitchen and Dining room!
    Level One
    Declutter and wipe the worksurfaces
    Sweep and mop floor
    Level Two
    Empty and clean out a cupboard.. fling all that is dead, mouldy or inedible.. and DD1 says all weevilly things too.. but I like them.. they are full of protein!
    Wipe units and cupboard fronts
    Wipe and replace all small appliances
    Level Three
    Clean out the microwave.. or another appliance if you are without
    Clean out the fridge.. you do not need furry food!
    Dust and dewed.. and clean the blinds/curtains


    Extras
    1. HHI
    2. Binbag dance
    3. wash out bins
    4. Run appliances through a clean wash.. and clean filters and door seals!
    Wednesday ~ Master bedroom and landing
    Level One
    Declutter the floor
    Strip wash and replace the bedding.. do not wait until you want to get in it!!
    Level Two
    Vacuum floors
    Dust and deweb
    Empty and clean out bins
    31 fling boogie!
    Level Three
    Clear the floordrobe.
    Sort through your cupboard and get rid of those items of clothing you no longer wear or need or are worn out.. memories are in your heart not in things you no longer use!!
    Declutter some of the stuff you have stashed under the bed, in the bottom of the wardrobe e.g.
    Extras
    1. Wash windows
    2. Wash curtains or other soft furnishings that need it
    3. Straighten your shoe and bag collection.. can any be rehomed?
    4. Sort through a box of general junk that is lurking
    right found my list will get started in a bit going for a pedicure:D
  • hollyh
    hollyh Posts: 5,474 Forumite
    Off we go then............
  • boddy
    boddy Posts: 3,326 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Morning everyone. It feels quite cold here this morning. Ive done the dailies but will leave the bedroom till tomorow. Im off out shortly then doing my voluntary job this afternoon.

    Soappie Completion vibes for DS and DIL.
    lil_me That is my 3rd GGD born 22/9. Her name is Shannice.
    Welcome to all the newbies.
    Toots, Lady L and Mudbath Thinking of you.
    Hugs for all those feeling poorly or just needing a hug.
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